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Cannabis legalization in Ontario

The Government of Ontario wants your input to help inform the development of a responsible approach to regulating cannabis in Ontario that keeps youth safe, strengthens public health and road safety, and focuses on prevention and harm reduction.

Background

If passed, the federal government’s proposed Cannabis Act, would regulate the production, distribution and possession of cannabis in Canada, among other things. Provinces and territories, meanwhile, must make important decisions on the use, sale and health and safety impacts of legalization. Provinces could also adjust or build on certain federal rules like raising the minimum age above 18.

About the consultation

The decisions being made about the legalization of cannabis are important to people across Ontario. We know that this change will impact everyone, not only cannabis users.

We want to hear from you to help understand how the federal government’s plan to legalize marijuana will impact Ontarians, and how Ontario can best respond to keep people safe.